Mechanical applauder



April 30, 1929. B ESCQVAR 1,711,309

MECHANICAL APPLAUDER.

Filed May 24, 1928 INVENTOR.

A TTORNEY Patented Apr. 30, 1929.

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Application file-l 554,

This invention relates generally to applauders, and has more particular reference to a mechanical applauder for use in theatres and on occasions i'or replacing' hand clappi o'.

The invention has ior an object 'the provision o a device of the class mentioned which is of simple durable construction, den sirable and eilicient in action, and which can be manufactured and sold at a reasonable cost.

The device proposes the use of a body member to which a pair oit clappers are attached, one on each side thereof, so that the device may be conveniently operated with one hand. Preferably the body member and clappers should be or wood, thin pieces, and held pressed together by a chain which may be removed from its engaged position to a rest position upon a handle connected with the body member. instead of wood, hard vulcanized rubber or many colors may be used.

Ornamentations are painted or burnt onto the device so that the colors do not come ont. rlhey may also be applied with luminous paint for shining` in the dark. On the outer side of one of the applauders a mirror within a 'frame may be secured, also ornamented with phosphorescent luminous paint.

The clappers should be joined to the body by pieces of decorated leather or other ilexible material. T he handle may be ornamented in relief and suitably colored. The said chain should be of two sections joined by a clasp which may be provided with precious stones.

For further comprehension or the invention, and of the objects and advantages thereof, reference will be had to the 'following description and accompanying drawings, and to the appended claims in which the various novel features of the invention are more particularly set forth.

Fig. 1 is a 'front side perspective view of a device constructed according to this invention.

Fig. 2 is a rear side perspective view thereot' with the chain in lowered position.

Fig. 3 is a similar view with the chain in the process ot beingv moved from its downward position.

Fig. l is an edge elevational view thereof.

Fig. 5 is a detailed view of the chain clasp.

Fig. 6 is a fragmentary vertical sectional view, taken on the line 6 6 of Fig. 1.

@FFQW is a view similar to Fig. 3, but .illusfliner 'form ot' the device.

'er-ence numeral 10 indicates generiber provided with handle .ireiterably made or one integral or harl rubber, or the like. Mapper nemoers ist are recessed as at 15 and itle'rible memb rs 15 are attached to the clapper members within the recesses 15 and to the @ne et the clapper members 11i has a recess 17 on its outer side in which a mirror 18 is lisoosed, shock absorbing material 19 be- `zet-Ween the mirror 18 and the clapymping,` the transmission of shocks A Ytrame 20 serves to hold the place. 2c 2U ornamental. as indicated at 21, and ornamentation 22 is applied to the outer side or the other clapper A. The liandle 12 is also ornamented as indicated by numeral 23.

A clasp 2st or 2li joins the chain sections 25 together, and 'the tree ends or these sections are pivotally connected on the handle 12 and on opposite sides thereof, and arranged 'for engaging over the tops ot the l and the body for pressing the clapther into inoperative positions, and ing over the lower extremity oi the handle 12 'for holding the chain in an inoper position. ie modified o m i the device shown in r o ooves 26 termed in the top anl a n'roove 27 formed 1 oi tie clappers 14 c K in the bottom ot tl andle 12 for engr-.igement by the chain. @ne end oit the chain 25 is attached to a slide member 28 engaged in a iguide 29 secured on the member 16. Qppositely acting springs 30 act upon the slide member 28 tor holding the slide member in central position. The slide member 28 may be manually forced to a top position in the guide 29 when the chain 25 is engaged in or re soved Jfrom Jdie grooves 26, and to a bottom position 'lor react-ion with groove lNhen the chain is in its bottom position the device may be grasped by the handle 12 and shaken for vibrating the 'clappers against the body member to produce clapping. ln the top position of the chain the device is locked into inoperative condition.

While l have shown and described the preferred embodiment o my invention, it is to vention as defined in the appended claims.

Having thus described my invention what I claim as new and desire to secure by United States Letters Patent is:

l. A device of the class described, comprising a mechanical applauder provided with clappers arranged for mechanical vibration upon a body member having a handle and the clappers and handle being provided with ornamentations and a chain pivotally connected on the handle and arranged tor engaging over the tops of the clappers and the body for pressing the clappers together into inoperative positions.

2. A device of the class described, comprising a mechanical applauder provided With clappers arranged for mechanical. vibration upon a body member having a handle and the clappers and handle being provided with ornamentations and a chain pivotally connected on the handle and arranged 'for engaging over the tops ofthe elappers and the body for pressingthe clappers together' into inoperative positions and 'for engaging over the lower end of the handle for assuming an inoperative position.

3. A device of the' class described, comprising a mechanical applauder provided with clappers arranged :t'or mechanical vibration upon a body member having a handle and the clappers and handle being provided with ornan'ientations and a chain pivotally connected on the handle and arranged for cngaging over the tops of the clappers and the body for pressing the clappers together into inoperative positions and for engaging over the lower end oi thehandle for assuming an inoperative position, a mirror being supported on the outer side o'I one of the clappers.'

4. A device of the class described, coinprisinga mechanical appl-ander provided with clappers arranged for mechanical vibration upon a body member having a handle. and the clappers and handle being provided with ornamentations and a chain pivotally connected on the handle and arranged for engaging over the tops of the clappers and the body for pressing the clappers together into inoperative positions and for engaging over the lower end of the handle 'forfassuming an inoperative position, the topeI of theclappers being 'Formed with grooves, and the handle beingforn'ied with a groove for aecommmlating the said chain.

In testimony whereoitl I `have affixed my signature.

BENJAMIN ESCOVAR. 

